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Gastric Outlet Obstruction as a Result of an Inguinal Hernia
Luke Wohlford1, Richard Bounds1
1The University of Vermont Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Burlington, Vermont.
Case Presentation:
We present a case of a 79-year-old male with gastric outlet obstruction resulting from a stomach herniation through a large left inguinal hernia.
Discussion:
Stomach-containing inguinal hernias are a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction. Treatment options range from conservative to surgical management. Once identified with imaging, prompt treatment should be initiated to prevent incarceration, strangulation, and gastric necrosis.
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